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Lake Chemung Cottage near Crystal Gardens

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Exterior
Property grounds
Room
Bathroom
Private kitchen

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 792.9 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

Map
Howell, MI
  • Howell's MainStreet Winery
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Mt Brighton Ski Area
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Tanger Outlets Howell
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Pontiac, MI (PTK-Oakland County Intl.)
    ‪38 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 7)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

About this property

Lake Chemung Cottage near Crystal Gardens

Your family or group will be close to everything. Bring your boat for the day, swim, kayak or float at one of the many lake accesses. Rent boats from 1 of the local marinas. Stay during Crystal Gardens banquet events which is located just down the street. In the winter you'll have great access for ice fishing or snowmobiling on the lake. Located between Howell and Brighton right off of I-96 exit. 4 miles to downtown Howell or 6 miles to down town Brighton. Easily access off I-96. Home is on well water but there is a water cooler in the home if the well water bothers you.

Property manager

Gary A Spisz

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Amenities

Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Howell

Howell is home to this cottage. Howell's MainStreet Winery and Mt Brighton Ski Area are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Brighton State Recreation Area and Island Lake State Recreation Area.
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Howell, MI

What's nearby

  • Howell's MainStreet Winery - 7 min drive - 6.8 km
  • Brighton Center for Specialty Care - 7 min drive - 8.9 km
  • Mt Brighton Ski Area - 9 min drive - 10.3 km
  • Tanger Outlets Howell - 12 min drive - 14.7 km
  • The Majestic at Lake Walden - 20 min drive - 28.3 km

Getting around

  • Pontiac, MI (PTK-Oakland County Intl.) - 38 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Culver's - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Nick's Log Cabin Inn - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Panera Bread - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Buffalo Wild Wings - ‬2 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Lake Chemung Cottage near Crystal Gardens pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).

What time is check-in at Lake Chemung Cottage near Crystal Gardens?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Lake Chemung Cottage near Crystal Gardens?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Lake Chemung Cottage near Crystal Gardens located?

Situated in Howell, this cottage is within 6 miles (10 km) of St. Joseph Mercy Brighton Health Center, East Crooked Lake and Howell's MainStreet Winery. Brighton Center for Specialty Care and Brighton State Recreation Area are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

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9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Carol D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent Stay

This cottage was perfect for our needs. Very comfortable and cozy. Our dogs had a fenced in back yard to run and play. Gary was very accommodating. My husband and I needed a few extra days for family business which Gary made super easy. Thankyou Gary!
Stayed 8 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Elizabeth R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Plenty of space and pet friendly!

Had my family stay here for the weekend since our house is too small to sleep everyone and it was a great spot for them! With their dogs they appreciated the fenced in yard and ample floor space in the living room. My niece really enjoyed the bunk bed!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jane K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Comfort, views & a fence

This is a cozy and comfortable house with a view of the lake and a great front porch. There is a nice back deck and a fully enclosed back yard..
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kristin K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great property and property manager

Gary was great to work with. Very flexible with our family's needs during our stay. Clean cottage with plenty of space. It had everything we needed. Good location with easy highway access and lots of nearby restaurants and grocery stores. Highly recommend!
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sarah S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Ideal for Our Stay – Cozy, Safe, Pet-Friendly, and Well-Located

We stayed at this charming home for 8 weeks while my son completed an outpatient medical program, and it truly provided a much-needed sense of comfort and stability during a chaotic and stressful time. The house was well-equipped with everything we needed, and the peaceful, quiet neighborhood made it feel safe for me and my two little ones. One of the highlights was that the owner is pet-friendly, so we were able to bring our dog along. It was such a relief to have her there, and I believe her presence helped my children feel more at ease. The backyard was a great feature, with a secure chain-link fence, which allowed our dog to roam freely. Though there were a couple of spots small dogs could potentially slip through, my 65lb dog was perfectly safe and couldn’t get out, so I never had to worry. There were a couple of typical home-related issues that arose during our stay (internet and plumbing), but the owner responded immediately and handled everything beyond our expectations. It’s clear he takes great pride in maintaining the property and ensuring guests have a positive experience. Overall, I highly recommend this home for anyone in need of a comfortable, pet-friendly place to stay in a safe and quiet neighborhood. It truly made our stay much easier during a challenging time.
Stayed 58 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Rhonda R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Little House Near the Lake

We were looking for a quiet place to stay with our 2 small dogs. The house was comfortable and had almost everything we needed. Our dogs are older so we had to bring them with us. They enjoyed the walks around the neighborhood each morning. The lake is beautiful, but we had to walk all the way to the boat launch area to get away from private properties. There is a fence but it isn't completely enclosed, so we had to keep our pups on leashes. We explored the beautiful towns of Howell and Brighton and even went to Canton. Quiet and comfortable area and neighborhood for our break away from hectic life.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cute cottage

Easy access from freeway. Clean and nice. Near a lake but not on the lake. Water is low pressure and drinking water provides in a large dispenser.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jaime K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Quick Jaunt

We made a quick weekend jaunt to visit family in town. Host was really quick with responses. We didn’t spend much time at the home but when we were there we had everything we needed!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

JULIA Q.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Bring water

Cozy little cottage. Well stocked kitchen, relaxing living room, comfortable sleeping quarters. The water smelled funny to me and felt a little oily. There is a water filter attached to the kitchen sink, but water just trickles out. I would stay again, but I'd bring water.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

About the host

Hosted by Gary A Spisz

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I am a professional firefighter and I manage rentals and sell real estate when Im not firefighting. I was born in Michigan and lived here most of my life except a year in Tahoe and 5 years in central Florida. I love the summer, the lakes and traveling south for the great weather in the winter and I also like to snowmobile and snowboard out west. The summers here are often spent out on the boat every minute possible.

Why they chose this property

I love this neighborhood because it's a lake neighborhood on Lake Chemung and centrally located between Brighton and Howell with all of their endless amenities.

What makes this property unique

This property is quiet with a fenced in yard. Access to 96 is right outside the neighborhood which can lead you in any direction with 23 just a few miles away. Not to mention access to beautiful Lake Chemung just down the street.
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